| From the Vassar Pioneer Times, February 2001
ROCHELLE L. MYERS
Miss Rochelle L. Myers of Millington, died suddenly Monday, February
5, 2001. She was 32 years of age.
Miss Myers was born April 13, 1968 in Saginaw, the daughter of Richard
and Janice (Anderson) Myers. She had been a resident of Millington most
of her life and graduated from Millington High School in 1986. Miss Myers
was a member of the Arbela United Methodist Church and a member of the
Clio Cast and Crew. She was very involved with Job's Daughters: Bethel
Guardian Bethel #63, past Honored Queen of Bethel #63 Otisville of the
International Order of Job's Daughters of Michigan, Holder of the Grand
Triangle and member of the Naurma Hall Chapter O.E.S. of Otisville. She
had once worked at Walt Disney World in Florida and was currently employed
as a nanny for the Richard Matthews family in Southgate, Michigan.
Surviving are her parents, Richard (Dick) and Jan Myers of Millington;
two brothers, Richard Myers of North Lake, Robert and wife Shayna Myers
of Millington; niece, Danyel Fisher; grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Anderson
of Vassar; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends.
She was preceded in death by grandparents, Raymond and Pearl Myers
and Alfred Anderson.
An Order of Eastern Star Memorial service and a Lighted Cross Memorial
by Job's Daughters were held Thursday, February 8, 2001 at the Hanlin Funeral
Home in Millington. Funeral services were held Friday, February 9, 2001
at the Millington United Methodist Church with burial following at the
Millington Township Cemetery. Pastor Herb Wheelock officiated.
Memorials may be directed to the Job's Daughters Scholarship Fund,
Arbela United Methodist Church or Make a Wish Foundation.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington.
CHARLES EUEL MARTIN
Charles Euel Martin of Vassar, died Sunday, February 4, 2001 at his
home. He was 79 years of age.
Mr. Martin was born January 14, 1922 in Paris, Tennessee, the son of
Mr. and Mrs. John and Sarah Ophelia (Johnson) Martin. He was a Veteran
of World War II serving with the Army in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He
and Evelyn Rasch were united in marriage April 26, 1946. He worked for
Fleet Carrier Corporation as a truck driver for 30 years and was a member
of American Legion Post #108 - Oxford, VFW Post of Oxford and the Teamsters
Local #614.
Surviving are his wife, Evelyn; six children, Jerry and wife Lori Martin
of Oxford, Pamela Bovee of Taylor, Dennis and wife Nancy Martin of Suwanee,
Georgia, Charles and wife Karen Martin of Lapeer, Candace Martin-Albright
and husband Charles of Buford, Georgia, Lisa and husband Craig Gibisas
of Vassar; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters,
William and wife Helen Martin of San Jacinto, California, Dorothy Puckett
of Taylor, John Martin of Illinois, Thomas Boro of Illinois, Marge Houston
of Rantoul, Illinois, Vivian Haines of Grove, Oklahoma, Marilyn Noller
of Grand Junction, Colorado, Joanne Schmuecker of Williamston, Gary "Dick"
Martin of Redland, California; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Raymond Martin,
Robert Martin and Ira Martin.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 7, 2001 from the Martin
Funeral Home-Clark Chapel, Vassar. Sam Pace was officiating minister. Interment
was at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Michigan.
Arrangements were in the care of Martin Funeral Home, Vassar.
DOROTHEA M. TORREY
Mrs. Dorothea M. Torrey of Millington, died Tuesday, January 30, 2001
at the Genesys Health Park in Grand Blanc. She was 92 years of age.
Mrs. Torrey was born December 11, 1908 in Northeast, Pennsylvania,
the daughter of Walter and Eleanore (Burger) Hahn. She moved to Millington
in 1932 from Frankenmuth. In 1932 she married William Mossner. He passed
away in 1947. In 1949 she married Robert Torrey. He preceded her in death
in 1983. Mrs. Torrey was employed as a clerk at the Millington Bakery for
her uncle from 1947-1972. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church
in Millington and a member of the Dorcas Society.
Surviving are two children and their spouses, Jeannette and Leo Allard
of Millington, Bob and Jan Torrey of Midland; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren;
one sister, Elinor Buuck of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; one brother, Melvin Hahn
of Holland, Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Gerald in 1957, two brothers and
two sisters.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 2, 2001 at St. Paul Lutheran
Church in Millington with burial following at the Millington Township Cemetery.
Pastor Tim Bickel officiated.
Memorials may be directed to the St. Paul Building Fund.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington.
From the Vassar Pioneer Times, April 2001
LAVERNE R. HUBER
Mrs. Laverne R. Huber of Vassar, died Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at her
daughter's residence. She was 67 years of age.
Mrs. Huber was born March 19, 1934 in Vassar, the daughter of Milo
W. and Lilly M. (Putman) Allbee. She lived her entire life in Vassar. On
June 25, 1955 she married Ruben Huber. He preceded her in death in December
of 1976. She had been employed at the Frankenmuth Motel for several years.
Mrs. Huber was a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church in Birch Run.
Surviving are six children and their spouses, Helen and Dick Beckrow
of Millington, Fred and Katherine (Kay) Huber of Vassar, Linda and Brian
Pennington of Millington, Gerald (Jerry) and Jennifer Huber of Reese, Sue
and Randy Bell of Vassar, Allen and Michelle Huber of Crestview, Florida;
15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters and their
spouses, Donna and Wilfred Randall, Jennette and Earl Parent, Bill Allbee,
Alice and Kenneth Beckrow; two sisters-in-law, Arlene Huber and Elaine
Huber; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Glenn
Allbee and her parents.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 31, 2001 at St. Martin Lutheran
Church in Birch Run with burial following at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens
in Saginaw. Pastor Bill Eickhoff officiated.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Hospice
of Hope Lutheran Home Care of Frankenmuth.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Chapel for Funerals, Vassar.
ANASTASIUS (TONY) A. PODULKA
Mr. Anastasius (Tony) A. Podulka of Millington, died Wednesday, March
28, 2001 at McLaren Regional Medical Center in Flint. He was 65 years of
age.
Mr. Podulka was born May 2, 1935 in Flushing, the son of Joseph and
Sophie Podulka. He had lived in Millington for several years. On October
26, 1957 he married Tillie Fron and together they celebrated 43 years of
marriage. Mr. Podulka had been employed at the V-8 Chevrolet Engine Plant
as an electrician, retiring in 1991 after 35 years. He was a member of
St. Frances X Cabrini Catholic Church in Vassar.
Surviving is his family, wife, Tillie; five children and their spouses,
Karen and Mark Curley of New Jersey, Mark Podulka of Millington, Julie
and Marty Whalen of Utah, Susan and Rick Burdick of Ann Arbor, Sally and
Jeff Jewell of Swartz Creek; eight grandchildren, Zachary, Aaron, Joseph,
Jaclyn, Brendan, Anthony, Nicole, Ryan; two brothers; five sisters; and
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
A scripture service was held Friday, March 30, 2001 at the Hanlin Funeral
Home in Millington. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, March 31,
2001 at St. Frances X Cabrini Catholic Church in Vassar with burial following
at Meadowview Memorial Gardens in Davison. Father Raymond Fron officiated.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington.
From the Vassar Pioneer Times, May 2001
ELAINE LYNN HENNIG (LENNOX)
Mrs. Elaine Lynn Hennig (Lennox) of Vassar, died Thursday, May 17, 2001
at home. She was 41 years of age.
Mrs. Hennig was born February 7, 1960 in Flint, the daughter of Gerald
and Sybil (Harrison) Lennox.
She was raised in Fenton and was a 1978 graduate of Fenton High School.
On July 23, 1990 she married Kevin Hennig and together they celebrated
10 years of marriage. She worked as a florist and paramedic most of her
adult life. She excelled at arts and crafts work and enjoyed taking pictures.
She also spent the last seven years breeding high quality Cocker Spaniels.
Mrs. Hennig was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister. She gave
herself to help others and had many wonderful memories because of it. She
spent the last four years in Vassar in a home in the woods that she dreamed
of living in and was an active member of St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Vassar.
She raised three beautiful and gifted children, Amanda, Christopher
and Joel Conner. She was a very loving, caring and devoted wife. She was
loved by all who knew her and will be sorely missed by her husband, children,
family and friends.
Surviving besides her husband, Kevin and children are her parents,
Gerald and Sybil Lennox; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Connie
Lennox; one sister, Jennie Lennox, all of Fenton; several nieces, nephews,
aunts and uncles.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 22, 2001 at St. Luke's Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Vassar with burial following at the Millington Township
Cemetery. Pastors James Naumann and James Plocher officiated.
Memorials may be directed to the Elaine Lynn Hennig Memorial Fund.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Chapel for Funerals, Vassar.
ETHA J. KURTH
Mrs. Etha J. Kurth of Vassar, died Thursday, May 17, 2001 at Covenant
Health Care-Cooper in Saginaw. She was 83 years of age.
Mrs. Kurth was born August 26, 1917 in Brown City, the daughter of
Lee and Bertha (Allen) Morse. Her husband, John Kurth preceded her in death
in 1990.
Surviving is her family, a son and his wife, Bud and Sue Morse of Vassar;
four grandchildren; and a sister, Ianthe Young of Higgins Lake.
At her request cremation has taken place.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Chapel for Funerals, Vassar.
MAXINE (SHERMAN) BABCOCK
Mrs. Maxine (Sherman) Babcock of Vassar, died Tuesday, May 22, 2001.
She was 79 years of age.
Mrs. Babcock was born October 3, 1921, the daughter of Nelson and Flossie
Sherman. She was a member of the St. Frances X Cabrini Catholic Church.
Surviving are her sons, Harry and wife Brenda Babcock of AuGres, Joseph
and wife Verbia Babcock of Vassar; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren;
and two brothers.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harry Babcock.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 25, 2001 at the St. Frances
X Cabrini Catholic Church with Father John Ederer officiating. Burial followed
at the East Lawn Memorial Garden Cemetery in Saginaw.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Chapel for Funerals, Vassar.
MARK E. FACKLER
Mr. Mark E. Fackler of Millington, died Thursday, May 10, 2001 at his
residence. He was 74 years of age.
Mr. Fackler was born July 7, 1926 in Beaverton, the son of Homer and
Frankie Raymond Fackler. On October 23, 1954 he married Winnie P. (Susie)
Lemunyon and together they celebrated 46 years of marriage. Mr. Fackler
had resided in Millington since 1954 moving from the Flint area. He had
been employed as a heat treat operator for General Motors Turnsted Plant
in Flint where he worked for 28 years, retiring in 1982. He was a veteran
of the United States Army serving during WWII in the South Pacific.
Surviving is his family, wife, Susie; seven children, 18 grandchildren;
40 great-grandchildren, 1 great great-grandchild; a sister; and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 14, 2001 at the Hanlin Funeral
Home in Millington with burial following at the Millington Township Cemetery.
Pastor Michael High officiated.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or American
Lung Association.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington.
MABEL F. BALDWIN
Mrs. Mabel F. (Prusi) Baldwin of Millington, died Friday, May 11, 2001
at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. She was 76 years of age.
Mrs. Baldwin was born July 27, 1924 in Metz, Michigan, the daughter
of Henry and Lena (Ludwig) Grambau. On November 2, 1946 she married Matt
W. Prusi. He preceded her in death in 1961. In April of 1970 she married
Erwin Baldwin. He also preceded her in death in April of 1986.
Mrs. Baldwin was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church serving
on the Dorcas Society and also volunteered for years with the Bethesda
Charity Society. She retired from Weber's IGA after 31 years as a clerk.
Surviving are her four children, son and daughter-in-law, Walfred (Walli)
and Diane Prusi of Fairgrove, daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Bob
Wager of Millington, Linda and Rick Rock of North Branch, Kathy and Doug
Cole of Port Huron; five grandchildren, Ted, Kimberly, Melissa, Courtney
and Kelly; five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Abbey, Matt, Mike Maylynne;
and a very special and dear friend, Olive Muntin.
She was preceded in death by a son, Bill Prusi in June of 1974, as
well as three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 14, 2001 at St. Paul Lutheran
Church with burial following in Millington Township Cemetery. Pastor James
Brunner officiated.
Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Country Christian
Church of North Branch or Our Savior Lutheran Church of Port Huron.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington.
AMETHYST DAVIDSON
Mrs. Amethyst Davidson of Millington, died Monday, April 30, 2001 at
the Genesys Health Park in Grand Blanc. She was 89 years of age.
Mrs. Davidson was born February 13, 1912 in Millington where she had
been a life long resident. She was married to Donald Davidson. He preceded
her in death in January of 1999.
Surviving are her brother and sister-in-law, Carlhon (Pat) and Vera
Holmes of Florida; sister, Anna Marie Rittenger of Virginia; four nieces;
and many close friends and neighbors.
Graveside prayer services were held Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at the Thetford
Township Cemetery, near Clio. Pastor Brad Long officiated.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington.
GERALD B. TYRRELL
Mr. Gerald B. Tyrrell of the Vassar and Millington areas, died Saturday,
May 12, 2001 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. He was 63 years of
age.
Mr. Tyrrell was born January 2, 1938, the son of Max and Gladys Tyrrell.
On December 31, 1976 he married Deborah Strevel. In 1994 he retired from
Buick City after 30 years of service with General Motors. He was also a
member of UAW Local 599.
Surviving is his family, wife, Deborah (Deb) of Vassar; children, Rick
and Tess Tyrrell, stationed with USMC in Okinawa, Japan, Laurie Ann and
Chris Thomas of Holly, step-son, Lonie James Hill of Fort Hood, Kileen,
Texas; three grandchildren, Levinia and Shereece Tyrrell, John David Thomas;
three brothers, Rick Tyrrell of Saginaw, Bruce Tyrrell of Houghton Lake,
John Tyrrell of Ishpeming; one sister, Linda Roberts of Houghton Lake;
his mother, Mrs. Gladys Tyrrell also of Houghton Lake; as well as nieces,
nephews and his extended family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Maxwell B. Tyrrell and a sister,
Michelle (Mickey).
Funeral services were held Monday, May 14, 2001 at the Hanlin Chapel
for Funerals in Vassar with interment following at the Richfield Union
Cemetery in Richfield. Pastor Richard Flanders officiated.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Fund.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Chapel for Funerals, Vassar.
ANDREW N. PETERS
Mr. Andrew N. Peters of Millington, died Thursday, May 3, 2001 at Bay
Medical Center in Bay City. He was 72 years of age.
Mr. Peters was born February 9, 1929 in Flint, the son of Charles and
Iva (Flynn) Peters and was raised in the Flint area. He served in the United
States Navy for a tour of duty and then served in the United States Army
for 21 years. During his service time he served during WWII and also served
during the Vietnam Conflict. After his retirement from the service Mr.
Peters worked in the postal service, and after the postal service he worked
for the Wal-mart Corporation.
Surviving is his family, two children, son and daughter-in-law, Andrew
J. and Susan Peters of Mt. Clemens, daughter and son-in-law, Donna and
Christopher Savory of Richmond, Virginia; one step-grandson; three sisters,
Sylvia, Bertha (Bert) and Alzina; three brothers, Charles, George, Howard;
a very special and dear friend, Cleo Hilts; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 7, 2001 at the Hanlin Funeral
Home in Millington with burial following at the Deerfield Township Cemetery.
Services were conducted by the Chaplin of the Conrad-Wager & Keene
American Legion Post of Millington.
Memorial may be directed to the Bay Medical Center Coronary Care Unit.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington.
RALPH E. RANDT
Mr. Ralph E. Randt of Millington, died Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at the
Briarwood Nursing Home. He was 89 years of age.
Mr. Randt was born May 23, 1911 in Rapid Falls, Wisconsin, the son
of John and Anna Randt. On November 12, 1932 he married Martina Scheelk.
She preceded him in death in October of 1996.
Mr. Randt was employed for 19 years at the A.C. Spark Plug Division
of General Motors. He was also a member of U.A.W. Local #651.
Surviving is his family, three daughters and sons-in-law, Pearl and
Frank West of Whitmore, Ruby and Harvey Sweet of Scottsdale, Arizona, Ethel
and Alvin Dial of Grand Rapids; one son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Sharon
Randt of Millington; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; eight great
great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his sister; a daughter, Ruth; a son,
Denver; and a great-grandson.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 5, 2001 at the Hanlin Funeral
Home in Millington with entombment following at the Flint Memorial Park
Mausoleum in Mt. Morris. Pastor Tim Bickel officiated.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington.
ELSIE E. SCHLICHT
Mrs. Elsie E. Schlicht of Vassar, died Sunday, May 6, 2001 at her granddaughters
residence in Vassar. She was 92 years of age.
Mrs. Schlicht was born December 15, 1908 in Fremont Township, the daughter
of William and Margaret (Craig) Abernathy. On March 26, 1936 she married
Mr. John Schlicht. He preceded her in death in 1962.
Mrs. Schlicht was a life long member of the Vassar United Methodist
Church where she was once active in the church's ladies groups. She was
also once very active in the American Legion Post #177 Ladies Auxiliary
of which several times she held offices such as treasurer and Sergeant
at Arms. When her husband John was living they loved attending the North
Vassar area Farm Club of which she held various offices. Mrs. Schlicht
retired from the Frankenmuth Lutheran Home as a nurses aide.
Surviving are her children, Joan (Sterling) Wright of Homosassa, Florida,
Bonnie Hammer of Bloomfield Hills, John L. Schlicht of Vassar, Ruth Ann
Hausbeck of Saginaw, Delma Schultz of Vassar; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren;
four great great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Norman Guy Sterling; two step-daughters,
Miriam Rumford, Florence Jean Stoick; three sisters; one brother; and several
sons-in-law.
Funeral service were held Thursday, May 10, 2001 at the Vassar United
Methodist Church with interment following at the Riverside Cemetery in
Vassar. Pastor Rick Sheppard officiated.
Memorials may be directed to the charity of ones choice.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Chapel for Funerals, Vassar.
RUSSELL E. DONIGAN
Mr. Russell E. Donigan of Vassar, died Thursday, May 3, 2001 at the
Cartwright Center V.A. Hospital in Saginaw. He was 74 years of age.
Mr. Donigan was born on September 5, 1926 in Flint, the son of Horace
and Olive (Hossler) Donigan. On April 4, 1952 he married Patricia Wild
and together they celebrated 49 years of marriage.
Mr. Donigan moved to Vassar in 1994 from Frankenmuth. He had been employed
at WNEM TV for 43 years, as an engineer, retiring in 1994. He was a veteran
of WWII, serving in the United States Navy. He participated in the Underwater
Demolition Team #15 and was a Bronze Star Medal Holder given for Battle
of Iwo Jima. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Frankenmuth Post
#2725. He attended Vassar First Baptist Church faithfully.
Surviving is his family, wife, Patricia; two daughters, Elizabeth Cronkright
of Iron River, Melissa Donigan of Jacksonville, Florida; two grandsons,
Allen Williams, David Wargo; three brothers, Lloyd Donigan of Flint, Ralph
Donigan of California, Burton Donigan of Florida; one sister, Maxine Shimmons
of Mt. Morris; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 7, 2001 at Vassar First Baptist
Church with burial following at the Millington Township Cemetery. Pastor
Douglas Stockwell officiated.
Memorial may be directed to the church or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Chapel for Funerals, Vassar.
CARL E. GLEASON
Mr. Carl E. Gleason of Vassar/Millington died Thursday, April 26, 2001
at Hurley Medical Center in Flint. He was 83 years of age.
Mr. Gleason was born on June 25, 1917 in Millington, the son of John
and Lila (Plummer) Gleason. On October 12, 1946 he married Eleanor Remein
and together they celebrated 54 years of marriage. In 1972 he retired from
Franklin Products Machine Shop where he worked part time as a machinist.
Mr. Gleason lived in the Vassar area for 29 years and grew up in Millington.
He was very active in baseball, at one time was a boy scout leader and
started the first scouting troop in Millington. He was known in Millington
as "The Kid." Mr. Gleason was a veteran of WWII and served in the United
States Navy as a Pharmacist Mate.
Surviving is his family, his wife, Eleanor; four children and their
spouses, Sharon and Roger Stackhouse of Woodhaven, Linda and Bruce Mitchell
of Vassar, RuthAnn and Brian Bush of Livonia, Douglas and Janey Gleason
of Vassar; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, seven brothers and a great-grandson.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 30, 2001 at the Vassar First
Baptist Church with burial following at the Millington Township Cemetery.
Pastor Douglas Stockwell officiated.
Memorials may be directed to Gideons International.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Chapel for Funerals, Vassar.
HELEN E. SIVER
Mrs. Helen E. Siver of Vassar died Saturday, April 28, 2001. She was
87 years of age.
Mrs. Siver was born in Rich Township, Lapeer County May 19, 1913, the
oldest daughter of Beryl and Katherine (Dodds) Monroe. She married Leon
L. Siver May 30, 1934 in Grand Rapids. They resided in Flint 13 years,
eventually moving to Vassar in 1947, where Mrs. Siver resided the next
54 years.
Mrs. Siver was a school teacher at the Chadwick School outside of Mayville
and a bookkeeper for 20 years at their Western Auto Store in Vassar. She
was an active member of the First Baptist Church for 53 years, working
in the library and teaching and playing for the childrens' church and Sunday
School.
Surviving are three daughters, Carolyn Rapson of Vassar, Jeanene and
Roy Sabo, Waterford, Janet and Jim Ward, Elwell; one sister, Mary and Harold
Rappuhn of St. Johns; four grandchildren, Larry and Sheryl Rapson, Cathy
and Jim Cain, Dewey and Suzanne Rapson, Jodi Ward; five great-grandchildren,
Chloe Rapson, Chase and Cailyn Cain, Dewey and Samantha Rapson; one aunt;
and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at the First Baptist
Church in Vassar with burial following at Fremont Township Cemetery. Former
Pastor John Bertelsmeyer, assisted by Pastors Douglas Stockwell and Cyril
Haines, officiated.
Memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church of Vassar toward
stain glass windows that were designed to honor long time members, Helen
and Leon Siver.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Chapel for Funerals, Vassar.
FLORENCE E. JOHNSON
Miss Florence E. Johnson of Vassar died Sunday, April 29, 2001 at Stratman
Manor in Vassar. She was 88 years of age.
Miss Johnson was born May 5, 1912 in Vassar, the daughter of Eulie
and Addie (Sturgis) Johnson. She was a lifelong resident of Vassar and
a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Vassar. She retired
in 1971 from Stacer Sales and Service Auto Dealership in Vassar where she
was a bookkeeper.
Surviving are many loving nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews;
as well as great and great-great nieces and nephews; special niece and
nephew, Thelma and Don German of Vassar and Godchild, Carol Erickson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Vivian
Dennis of Caro, Ida Beecher of Vassar and Lilus Dennis of Saginaw.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 3, 2001 at the First United
Methodist Church of Vassar with burial following at Riverside Cemetery
in Vassar. Pastor Mike Duckworth officiated.
Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Chapel for Funerals, Vassar.
FLOYD T. GRAHAM
Mr. Floyd T. Graham of Millington died Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at
Genesys Health Park in Grand Blanc. He was 87 years of age.
Mr. Graham was born August 31, 1913 in Detroit, the son of Carl T.
and Rebecca M. (Tuttle) Graham. He was self-employed a as handyman and
also worked for Cobb's Gas Station in Millington as an attendant. He lived
most of his life in Millington moving from Detroit.
Surviving is his family, one brother, Glenn Graham of Wichita, Kansas;
one sister, Rebecca Yorke of Millington; several nieces and nephews; as
well as great-nieces and nephews; and one great-great nephew.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 28, 2001 at the Hanlin Funeral
Home in Millington with burial following at the Millington Township Cemetery.
Pastor Douglas Stockwell officiated.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington.
LESLIE FISHER
Mr. Leslie Fisher of Hubbard Lake, formerly of Millington, died Friday,
April 27, 2001 at his residence. He was 87 years of age.
Mr. Fisher was born February 18, 1914 in Missouri, the son of Henry
and Jenney (Smith) Fisher. On December 31, 1938 he married Leanore LaBrecque
and together they celebrated 62 years of marriage.
He retired on March 1, 1972 after 38 years as an oiler with General
Motors/Chevrolet, Local 659. He was a lifelong member of the Vienna Masonic
Lodge #205. Mr. Fisher had moved to the Hubbard Lake area from Millington
in 1999.
Surviving is his family, his wife, Leanore; one son and daughter-in-law,
Curtis and Nancy Fisher of Brooksville, Florida; two grandsons, Curtis
Jr. of Millington, Christopher and wife Lorraina of Oscoda; special nieces
and nephews, Jack and Loretta Fisher, Ray and Janet Fisher, Bob and Carol
Fisher, Shirley and Gene Sweet; and many other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters.
A Masonic Service was held Monday, April 30, 2001 by the Vienna Lodge
#205. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at the Hanlin Funeral
Home in Millington with burial following at Flint Memorial Park. Pastor
Gary Helwer officiated.
Memorials may be directed to the Alpena Hospice.
Arrangements were in the care of Hanlin Funeral Home, Millington.
PATRICIA SUE MOREY
Patricia Sue Morey of Vassar, died Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at her home.
She was 65 years of age.
Mrs. Morey was born August 6, 1935 in Saginaw, the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Walter and Laura (Davies) Enos. She and Guy D. Morey were united
in marriage June 30, 1953 at the Vassar United Methodist Church.
She attended Chapel Hill Assembly of God in Vassar. Mrs. Morey enjoyed
reading, flowers, gardening and crocheting.
Surviving are her husband, Guy D. Morey of Vassar; three children,
Sharon Ziegler of West Branch, Kimberly and husband Dennis Sargent of Grawn,
Lance and wife Cindy Morey of Millington; grandchildren, Clint and Curtis
Morey, Adam, Sarah, Kaitlin and Caleb Sargent, Ryan Ziegler; step-grandchildren,
John, Joe and Lindsay Mallard; sister, Walla Beth and husband Harley Tedford;
sister-in-law, Gloria Terry of Rochester; nieces and nephews, Steven and
wife Cheryl Terry, Jeffrey and wife Mary Terry, Tracy and Mary Lou Terry,
Laurene and husband Gary Sabo, Michael and wife Donna Tedford, Don and
wife Jean James; and many cousins.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 27, 2001 at Martin Funeral
Home, Clark Chapel in Vassar with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Pastor
Wally Reams officiated. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Bay City.
Arrangements were in the care of Martin Funeral Home, Clark Chapel,
Vassar.
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